Key Facts
• December 1: PM Sanae Takachi and Yoshimura met at the Prime Minister’s Office.
• Agreement: 10% reduction in House of Representatives seats if no conclusion in one year.
• Breakdown: 25 single-member district seats, 20 proportional representation seats.
• October 20: Coalition agreement to submit a bill in the extraordinary Diet session.
• November 21: Plan to finalize reduction details in a bipartisan council.
• Ruling and opposition parties’ reactions vary; some see it as groundwork for elections.
Summary
Prime Minister Sanae Takachi and Japan Innovation Party leader Yoshimura agreed to reduce House of Representatives seats by 10% if no decision is reached within a year. The reduction includes 25 single-member district seats and 20 proportional representation seats. This agreement aligns with the October coalition plan to submit a bill during the extraordinary Diet session. Discussions will continue in a bipartisan council to finalize details. Reactions from ruling and opposition parties highlight differing views, with some suggesting this could be preparation for upcoming elections.
